Backpacks for Angels event is this Saturday. It is a first-come first-served event. Children must be present to receive the back pack and school supplies. Event is Saturday, July 21, from 8-10 at First Christian Church of Jasper located at 22 Burgess Road, across from R&R Body Shop.

Backpacks for Angels wants to thank all of our community sponsors this year for the event. This is our fifth year serving the Pickens County students. A big thank you to all of our 2012 sponsors. This year’s Business Sponsors are the honorable Judge Weaver, Alison Sosebee currently running for District Attorney, Mountain City Waste, Altered Images Hair Salon, My Tutor, Charlie Fulcher Attorney at Law, R&R Body Shop, Gloria McConnell, Dr. Harris, Van Gogh’s Hideaway Art Gallery, Mark and Stephanie Lovell. We appreciate your generous support!